The Registered Nurse at Home Care is responsible for providing skilled nursing services and patient education in the home care setting. The Registered Nurse will conduct the initial assessment visit in the home to determine whether the patient is appropriate for admission to the Agency and will develop and implement the patient’s plan of care in accordance with physician orders.

Education/Experience

Minimum Required:

• Graduate of an approved RN program OR a non-approved program supplemented by content equal to an approved program.
• Two years' experience as a Registered Professional Nurse required OR equivalent of education and experience. 

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in nursing
• Med/Surg/Certified home care experience.

License/Certification

Minimum Required:

• License and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State.
• CPR Certification required upon hire.

Work Environment

• Work performed in Patient Homes in a wide variety of unpredictable, non-sterile environments (furniture, other residents, icy walkways, pets etc.). 
• PPE: Gowns, masks, bags, gloves available as needed and per policy.
• Requires ability to: Lift and/or carry a nursing bag and plastic bin each weighing up to 15 lbs. in addition to a laptop weighing 4 lbs; Walk up flights of stairs carrying nursing bag/supplies and laptop; Stand for 30 minutes or longer at one time while working; Lift, push, pull a minimum of 50 lbs. without restriction; Independently transfer or assist patients to move, stand or walk in a safe manner.

Age of Patients Served

• All Age Groups

HIPAA Roles-Based Access to Patient Information

• Clinical – Access to patient information that is not restricted (an example of restricted information is ARU) – Level 3